Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts

Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts

Hiking the State's Legends, Hauntings, and History
Stephen Gencarella
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Description

Massachusetts—a New England state with a proud history and a vibrant culture. But there is more to this place than white church steeples and town greens. In the forests, meadows, and beaches surrounding quaint, colonial towns lurk screeching ghosts, cursed treasures, sea serpents and other strange creatures, and even the Devil himself, all awaiting the next hiker to stumble down the trail…

For years, tales of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve.

With dozens of stories and hikes throughout, readers will discover and explore the legends and forgotten histories from the Berkshires to the Bay.

Genres

HikingSports & Recreation
Pages288
Released2021
LanguageEnglish
PublisherGlobe Pequot Publishing
ISBN9781493060436
SellerSimon & Schuster

Reviews

NetGalley Review: 4 stars

Last updated on 25 Jun 2021

"Massachusetts has lots of creepy history, the Salem witch Trials, Lizzie Borden, Danvers Institution……The state is rife with spooky stories based on real events. Readers can read these stories, and if they dare, hike the trails associated with them and laid out in this guidebook. Whether you’re a ghost story enthusiast or a hiker looking for something unusual, you’ll find something to love in this book"

—Rosemary Smith, Librarian at RSU 18 Williams Library

NetGalley Review: 5 stars

Last updated on 29 Jun 2021

"Being from Connecticut I do spend quite a bit of time in Massachusetts as well, including Salem. I've been very interested in finding some more spooky and creepy areas in which to explore and found quite a few! Lots of them close enough to Salem that I could make part of a weekend getaway. Quite a few will make a great day trip as well. Even though I know most places here in CT, fingers crossed a Spooky CT one is published soon as well!! Thank you so much for letting me explore this wonderful book ahead of time!!"

—Paula Hoponick, Consumer Reviewer

NetGalley Review: 5 stars

Last updated on 02 Aug 2021

"I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. #netgalley

I've always been fascinated with Massachusetts and ghosts so this is perfect for me."—Blind Bat Books Bakunzi

NetGalley Review: 4 stars

Last updated on 05 Aug 2021

"History buffs and hiking aficionado's take note, author Stephen Gencarella has once again put together a fascinating and well-written collection with his newest book, Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Massachusetts. Using a mix of historical data and deft storytelling, Gencarella takes readers on a tour of Massachusetts led by tall tales and spine chilling accounts of what may or may not have happened in its long history. With stories ranging from the Salem Witch Trials to the "Dover Demon", legends old and new are told from varying perspectives and with a great deal of research and knowledge in a captivating and engaging way. With clear directions on how to travel to the various locations, this is an excellent resource and well worth the read."—Emiley Murphy, educator at Public Affairs

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